This collection of rarely seen newsreels and U.S. government training films presents incredible footage of world events from 1939 to the fall of Hitler's Germany.

NEWS PARADE OF 1939: Air passenger service between America and Europe becomes a reality. A catastrophic Chilean earthquake leaves 30,000 dead. Highlights conclude with the outbreak of the Second World War in Europe.

RADIO OPERATOR: This Army Air Force production shows how the professionalism and rigid training of a radio operator saves the life of the crew of a downed B-59 bomber.

FALL OF THE NAZIS: Highlights include the bombing of Berlin and the liberated citizens of Europe welcoming the arrival of advancing Allied troops. Millions of German troops are taken prisoner and General Jodl and the Nazi high command surrender unconditionally at Reims.